[R] easiest way to put italics words in sentences plotted with text()?

[Nick Matzke]

Hi,

I am plotting some labels that consist of strings in which 
some words (but only some) should be in italics.

E.g.

"M3: Homo, 5 areas, 2 areas max"

"M4: Pan, 3 areas, 2 areas max"

I am putting these on the plot with the text() command.  The 
words "Homo" and "Pan" should be italicized, since they are 
genus names.  Is there some sneaky code to insert italics 
for certain words?  I would rather not have to break up the 
string and plot every word separately, or similar insanity.

Any help much appreciated!

Cheers,
Nick




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